by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Oct 26, 2021 | Fannie Mae, Housing Finance
On Oct. 13, Fannie Mae released new project requirements for condominiums and housing cooperatives following the partial collapse of Champlain Tower South condominium in Surfside, Fla., in late June. The requirements, which become effective Jan. 1, apply to loans...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Oct 21, 2021 | Federal Advocacy, Public Policies
The current and most pressing federal policy issues impacting community associations include legislative proposals related to the Champlain Tower South condominium collapse, COVID-19 housing assistance fund, Disaster Assistance Equity Act, and ham radios. Champlain...
by C. Scott Canady | Sep 30, 2021 | Disaster Relief, Federal Advocacy
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) introduced the Disaster Assistance Equity Act (H.R. 5298), bipartisan legislation that expands access to disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to community associations. Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC) is the bill’s...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Sep 23, 2021 | Federal Advocacy
Many states have passed legislation allowing virtual meetings for community associations after restrictions on in-person interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic forced boards, community managers, and professional business partners to conduct business remotely. With...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Sep 2, 2021 | Disaster Relief
Natural disasters and severe weather have caused immense damage to communities across the U.S. this year. Wildfires in California have already burned nearly 1.8 million acres in 2021 as firefighters struggle to contain numerous blazes, including the Caldor Fire near...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Aug 20, 2021 | Federal Advocacy
Immediately following the devastating collapse of the Champlain Tower South Condominium in Surfside, Fla., CAI’s Government and Public Affairs Committee convened a special meeting with expert attorneys, builders, reserve specialists, and insurance professionals. Three...
